Deadline is reporting that Jocelin Donahue will star in the adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining.” The film, which will also star Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Zahn McClarnon, Carl Lumbly, Alex Essoe, Kyliegh Curran, Bruce Greenwood and Emily Alyn Lind, will be directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Oculus) from a script he rewrote from an initial draft by Akiva Goldsman. The book follows “[Danny] Torrance [who] carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood. He’s become a reflection of his murderous father, with lingering rage and a drinking problem that dulls his pain as well as his “shining” powers. Those powers return when he embraces sobriety and uses his gift to help the dying at a hospice. He establishes a psychic connection with a young girl who shares his extreme abilities, and who is being targeted by a group with similar abilities. They’ve found that their powers grow if they inhale the “steam” that comes off others with the power to shine, when they are suffering painful deaths.” Details about Donahue’s role are unknown at this time. Flanagan’s Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment's Jon Berg will be producing the project, while Goldsman will executive produce. “Doctor Sleep” will be arriving in theaters on January 24th, 2020. What are your guys thoughts on Jocelin Donahue joining the cast of “Doctor Sleep”? #DoctorSleep#MikeFlanagan#EwanMcGregor#RebeccaFerguson#ZahnMcClarnon#CarlLumbly#AlexEssoe#KylieghCurran#BruceGreenwood#EmilyAlynLind#JocelinDonahue#StephenKing#TheShining#StanleyKubrick#Sequel#AkivaGoldsman#TrevorMacy#JonBerg#Deadline

Deadline is reporting that Emily Alyn Lind has joined the cast of the adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining.” The film, which will also star Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Zahn McClarnon, Carl Lumbly, Alex Essoe, Kyliegh Curran and Bruce Greenwood, will be directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Oculus) from a script he rewrote from an initial draft by Akiva Goldsman. The book follows “[Danny] Torrance [who] carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood. He’s become a reflection of his murderous father, with lingering rage and a drinking problem that dulls his pain as well as his “shining” powers. Those powers return when he embraces sobriety and uses his gift to help the dying at a hospice. He establishes a psychic connection with a young girl who shares his extreme abilities, and who is being targeted by a group with similar abilities. They’ve found that their powers grow if they inhale the “steam” that comes off others with the power to shine, when they are suffering painful deaths.” Lind will play “Snakebite Andi who is a member of the nomadic psychic groups the True Knot who feed off the ‘steam’ of those children gifted with ‘the Shining’.” Flanagan’s Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment's Jon Berg will be producing the project, while Goldsman will executive produce. “Doctor Sleep” is set for a release on January 24th, 2020. What are your guys thoughts on Emily Alyn Lind joining the cast of “Doctor Sleep”? #DoctorSleep#MikeFlanagan#EwanMcGregor#RebeccaFerguson#ZahnMcClarnon#CarlLumbly#AlexEssoe#KylieghCurran#BruceGreenwood#EmilyAlynLind#StephenKing#TheShining#StanleyKubrick#Sequel#AkivaGoldsman#TrevorMacy#JonBerg#Deadline

Deadline is reporting that Bruce Greenwood has joined the cast of the adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining.” The film, which will also star Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Zahn McClarnon, Carl Lumbly, Alex Essoe and Kyliegh Curran, will be directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Oculus) from a script he rewrote from an initial draft by Akiva Goldsman. The book follows “[Danny] Torrance [who] carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood. He’s become a reflection of his murderous father, with lingering rage and a drinking problem that dulls his pain as well as his “shining” powers. Those powers return when he embraces sobriety and uses his gift to help the dying at a hospice. He establishes a psychic connection with a young girl who shares his extreme abilities, and who is being targeted by a group with similar abilities. They’ve found that their powers grow if they inhale the “steam” that comes off others with the power to shine, when they are suffering painful deaths.” “The description of Greenwood’s character is being kept under wraps.” Flanagan’s Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment's Jon Berg will be producing the project, while Goldsman will executive produce. “Doctor Sleep” is set for a release on January 24th, 2020. What are your guys thoughts on Bruce Greenwood joining the cast of “Doctor Sleep”? #DoctorSleep#MikeFlanagan#EwanMcGregor#RebeccaFerguson#ZahnMcClarnon#CarlLumbly#AlexEssoe#KylieghCurran#BruceGreenwood#StephenKing#TheShining#StanleyKubrick#Sequel#AkivaGoldsman#TrevorMacy#JonBerg#Deadline

Warner Bros.' sequel to 'The Shining' has just found its next major player. Kyliegh Curran has been cast in the role of Abra Stone in 'Doctor Sleep.' Abra is a young girl with the gift of "The Shining", a mix of telepathy and clairvoyance.
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The movie's synopsis: "Haunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel where he spent one horrific childhood year, Danny Torrance has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father’s legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him, and a job at a nursing home where his remnant 'shining' power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes 'Doctor Sleep.' Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan’s own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra’s soul and survival."
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The film's cast also includes Carl Lumbly, Alex Essoe, and Zahn McClarnon. The film is being written and directed by Mike Flanagan. Are you excited to see Curran join Doctor Sleep? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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1951:Happy Birthday to actor #CarlLumbly who turns 67 today.
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1961: The #BarKeys performed their instrumental hit “Last Night” on American Bandstand.
1965: The most soulful White duo on the music scene, the Righteous Brothers charted with “Unchained Melody,” climbing almost as high on the R&B charts (#6 ) as they did on the pop charts (#4 ).
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#BlackHistoryMonth8#BlackMusicHistory#BlacksinCinemaHistory
FEATURED: #ErnestJust#August14
1883:#ErnestEverettJust was born. He was a pioneering biologist, academic and science writer. He was the first recipient of the Spingarn Medal. He passed away in 1941 at age 57.
1922:#RebeccaJCole passed away. She was the second African American woman to become a doctor in the United States. She was 76 years old.
1929:#DickTiger was born. He was a talented boxer, commercial venturer and considered as one of the greatest fighters to come out of Africa. He died of liver cancer when he was 42.
1946:Happy Birthday to actor #Antoni Fargas who turns 72 today.
1946:Happy Birthday to musician, songwriter & producer #LarryGrahamJr . who turns 72 today. He was a member of #Sly &theFamilyStone and founder & frontman of #GrahamCentralStation .
1951:Happy Birthday to actor #CarlLumbly who turns 67 today.
1956:Happy Birthday to actress #JackeeHarry who turns 62 today.
1959:Happy Birthday to #EarvinMagicJohnson turns 59 today.
1960:Happy Birthday to singer #SharonBryant who turns 58 today.
1961: #TheMarvelettes ’ first single, “Please Mr. Postman,” was released. It delivered to the tune of #1 , their only #1 of a twenty-three hit career.
1961: #ChubbyChecker ’s “Let’s Twist Again” spent its second week at its peak of #8 pop, adding fuel to the worldwide “Twist” fire.
1961: #TheBarKeys performed their instrumental hit “Last Night” on American Bandstand.
1965: The most soulful White duo on the music scene, the Righteous Brothers charted with “Unchained Melody,” climbing almost as high on the R&B charts (#6 ) as they did on the pop charts (#4 ).
1966:Happy Birthday to Oscar winner #HalleBerry who turns 52 today.
1968:Happy Birthday to actor #AdrianLester who turns 50 today.
1969:#AlbertMoss aka #DJUncleAl was born. He was known for his trend setting and innovative abilities in music producing and broadcasting as well as his philosophy of “peace in the hood” and non-violence in the community. He was fatally shot in 2001. He was 32 years old.
1971:’Mercy, Mercy Me’ by #MarvinGaye was the #1 R&B song this day.
1980:Happy Birthday to actor #LamorneMorris who turns 38 today.
*1985: #MichaelJackson

Made this sad edit a few days ago cause I found the quote fitting for these characters 😭❤️ Their deaths are always gonna be the most heartbreaking cause they gave their life for others 😢💕 their selfless hearts got the best of them in the end 💞
Q: saddest death of a fictional character? 💔

‘Doctor Sleep’ is rounding out its cast! They just added Carl Lumbly, Alex Essoe, & Zahn McClarnon to join Ewan McGregor & Rebecca Ferguson in the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining sequel, Doctor Sleep.
Carl Lumbly & Alex Essoe will star as Dick Halloran & Wendy Torrance. Zahn McClarnon will star as Crow Daddy.
Published 36 years after The Shining, Doctor Sleep follows an adult Danny Torrance (McGregor) from the original novel. Haunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel, where he spent one horrific childhood year, Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father’s legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles in a New Hampshire town, an AA community that sustains him, & a job at a nursing home where his remnant shining power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying. Aided by a prescient cat, he becomes “Doctor Sleep.” There Dan meets Abra Stone, & it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan’s own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra’s soul and survival.
The film will be released on January 24, 2020!
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Variety is reporting that Zahn McClarnon is in talks to star in the adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining.” In addition, Deadline reports that Carl Lumbly and Alex Essoe are set to star in the project. The film, which will also star Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson, will be directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Oculus) from a script he rewrote from an initial draft by Akiva Goldsman. The book follows "[Danny] Torrance [who] carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood. He’s become a reflection of his murderous father, with lingering rage and a drinking problem that dulls his pain as well as his “shining” powers. Those powers return when he embraces sobriety and uses his gift to help the dying at a hospice. He establishes a psychic connection with a young girl who shares his extreme abilities, and who is being targeted by a group with similar abilities. They’ve found that their powers grow if they inhale the “steam” that comes off others with the power to shine, when they are suffering painful deaths." McClarnon is in talks to play “Crow Daddy, the right-hand man of Ferguson’s character.” Lumbly will play “Dick Halloran” in the film, while Essoe will play “Wendy Torrance.” Scatman Crothers and Shelley Duvall played those roles in Kubrick’s adaptation of King's “The Shining,” respectively. Flanagan’s Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment's Jon Berg will be producing the project, while Goldsman will executive produce. "Doctor's Sleep" is set for a release on January 24th, 2020. What are your guy's thoughts on Zahn McClarnon in talks, Carl Lumbly and Alex Essoe set to star in "Doctor Sleep"? #DoctorSleep#MikeFlanagan#EwanMcGregor#RebeccaFerguson#ZahnMcClarnon#CarlLumbly#AlexEssoe#StephenKing#TheShining#StanleyKubrick#Sequel#AkivaGoldsman#TrevorMacy#JonBerg#Variety

Variety is reporting that Zahn McClarnon is in talks to star in the adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining.” In addition, Deadline reports that Carl Lumbly and Alex Essoe are set to star in the project. The film, which will also star Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson, will be directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game, Oculus) from a script he rewrote from an initial draft by Akiva Goldsman. The book follows "[Danny] Torrance [who] carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood. He’s become a reflection of his murderous father, with lingering rage and a drinking problem that dulls his pain as well as his “shining” powers. Those powers return when he embraces sobriety and uses his gift to help the dying at a hospice. He establishes a psychic connection with a young girl who shares his extreme abilities, and who is being targeted by a group with similar abilities. They’ve found that their powers grow if they inhale the “steam” that comes off others with the power to shine, when they are suffering painful deaths." McClarnon is in talks to play “Crow Daddy, the right-hand man of Ferguson’s character.” Lumbly will play “Dick Halloran” in the film, while Essoe will play “Wendy Torrance.” Scatman Crothers and Shelley Duvall played those roles in Kubrick’s adaptation of King's “The Shining,” respectively. Flanagan’s Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment's Jon Berg will be producing the project, while Goldsman will executive produce. "Doctor's Sleep" is set for a release on January 24th, 2020. What are your guy's thoughts on Zahn McClarnon in talks, Carl Lumbly and Alex Essoe set to star in "Doctor Sleep"? #DoctorSleep#MikeFlanagan#EwanMcGregor#RebeccaFerguson#ZahnMcClarnon#CarlLumbly#AlexEssoe#StephenKing#TheShining#StanleyKubrick#Sequel#AkivaGoldsman#TrevorMacy#JonBerg#Variety

Another chance to see JIMMY: According to Me... Excerpts from the new solo show chronicling the life of James Baldwin, written and performed by Carl Lumbly and directed by Delroy Lindo.
TWO ENCORE PERFORMANCES: July 28th at 2pm and 7:30pm.
TheatreFIRST invites you to view a developmental process, with, JIMMY: ACCORDING TO ME…, a narrative of famed novelist, essayist and social commentator James Baldwin, as written and performed by Carl Lumbly, and directed by Delroy Lindo. This work-in-progress takes place in a state of existence between death and rebirth; as Baldwin chronicles seminal events from his life.
From stage to screen, Carl Lumbly is an actor respected for his steadfast talent, versatility and class. His prolific career includes over 50 credits in television, film and the theatre that includes CIA agent Marcus Dixon for five seasons on ABC’s hit drama series, Alias, and currently as M’yrnn J’onzz on CW’s Supergirl.
After a sold out one night performance, Carl is back in an effort to continue the work as well as video document the process.
The excerpts run around 1hr. and will be followed by a Q and A with Mr. Lumbly.
This Saturday at the Live Oak Theater, Berkeley! Go to theatrefirst.com for sliding scale tickets.